Optimizing CFD Models for EV Battery Energy Storage Systems

The project focuses on enhancing the efficiency and safety of electric vehicle (EV) batteries used in energy storage systems through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and numerical modeling. With the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, optimizing battery performance is crucial. The project aims to simulate thermal and fluid dynamics within EV batteries to identify potential improvements in heat dissipation and energy efficiency. By applying classroom knowledge of fluid dynamics and numerical methods, learners will develop and refine models that predict battery behavior under various conditions. The ultimate goal is to propose design modifications or operational strategies that enhance battery life and performance while ensuring safety standards are met. - Investigate current CFD techniques used in modeling EV batteries. - Develop a numerical model to simulate thermal and fluid dynamics in EV battery systems. - Analyze simulation results to identify areas for improvement in battery design or operation. - Propose actionable recommendations for optimizing battery performance and safety.

Market Validation Study

We are looking to gain a better understanding of out target market to ensure we are positioning ourselves in the right segment, offering effective benefits, and creating the best marketing messages. To accomplish this, you could focus on providing: A complete analysis of our current EV offerings, our target market, and the positioning of our brand. Conducting empirical interviews and/or questionnaires for feedback on our brand, product, service, etc. Executing further market research into clean energy solutions to develop a comprehensive report of our target market. We will provide you with access to organizational assets that support the project, including personnel, marketing strategies, marketing and sales collateral, etc. We hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of our target market and how we can better satisfy their needs. We would like recommendations on how to improve our positioning, brand, and products to better suit the market.

Lean Startup Business Strategy Development

We are a cleantech startup that develops an innovative technology to repurpose the EV batteries into energy storage systems. We need to develop a Business Strategy that would shed light for the next 5 years of our life cycle of the company. Main targets of the project: How can my business create value for customers? How can my business create value for employees? How can my business create value by collaborating with suppliers? Renewable Energy and Energy Storage are two turning point industries that is forecast to have a 7X market size in the next 3 years.

Battery Energy Storage Systems Integration Project

The main goal for the project is to design and implement battery energy storage systems that use EV batteries at the end of their mobility useful lives, in order to accelerate the adoption of renewable energies and replace fossil fuels for a zero emissions society. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Analyzing power conversion systems and protection devices for battery energy storage systems. - Sizing battery energy storage systems based on specific requirements and constraints. - Developing a single line diagram for the integration of battery energy storage systems into the existing power infrastructure.